Breaux Bridge in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Scholastique Picou Breaux

(1796 - 1846)

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 7, 2012

1. Scholastique Picou Breaux Marker

Inscription. Scholastique Picou Breaux founded our wonderful city when she was just 33 years old. A determined Acadian woman, she drew up Plan de la Ville du Pont Breaux, the plan for the Village of Breaux Bridge. Her plan included land for a school, a church, a diagram of streets, and a detailed map of the area that included her late husband's bridge. She then proceeded to sell lots and established Breaux Bridge's founding date of August 5, 1829.

Scholastique was born Scholastique Melanie Picou on July 25, 1796. She married young, had five children and was widowed at the age of 32. Her financial troubles motivated her to begin developing a plan for the Village of Breaux Bridge. Later she remarried and bore two more children.

The story of Scholastique Breaux speaks of the unflagging determination and indomitable courage of the Acadian women. She symbolizes the Acadians of Louisiana.

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In August 1999 a reunion of over 500 Breaux descendents was held in Breaux Bridge in conjunction with Congres Mondial. Breaux du Monde made a significant contribution to the statue erected to Scholastique Picou Breaux.

Erected 1999

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1841.

Location. 30° 16.445′ N, 91° 54.107′ W. Marker is in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, in St. Martin Parish. It is at the intersection of Berard Street (State Highway 31) and Martin Street, on the right when traveling west on Berard Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Breaux Bridge LA 70517, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Acadiana — Cajun Country

and specifically in Bayou Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

Acadia,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cajun Warrior

Scholastique Picou Breaux Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 7, 2012

2. Scholastique Picou Breaux Marker and Statue

(within shouting distance of this marker); Breaux Bridge / Pont-Breaux (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Bernard's Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Most Rev. Jules B. Jeanmard, D.D. (about 500 feet away); Pont Breaux, Louisiane (about 800 feet away); The Bridge of 1852 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Bishop Jules Jeanmard/Lieu de Naissance de L'Évêque Jules Jeanmard (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Bernard Church History (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breaux Bridge.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015. This page has been viewed 1,340 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.